In a statement released by her campaign on Friday morning, probable 2016 Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton celebrated the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling, recognizing same-sex marriage under the U.S. Constitution. (RELATED: SCOTUS Rules Constitution Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage)
Clinton praised the “landmark victory for marriage equality,” but also claimed “that the struggle for LGBT rights” is far from over. Clinton stated that despite the monumental victory for equality, she would not rest until “every American can not only marry, but live, work, pray, learn and raise a family free from discrimination and prejudice.” (RELATED: Republican Presidential Candidates Blast Gay Marriage Ruling)
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— Rachel Wellford (@rachelwellford) June 26, 2015
Hillary’s vow to “stand firm in [her] convictions to keep moving forward” marks a sharp departure from her 2004 opinion on the issue. (RELATED: Creepy Pro-Hillary Video Covers Fountains Of Wayne’s 2003-“Ode to MILFs” [VIDEO])
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